ArtiGras delivers N’awlins vibe to Eatonton’s Barrel 118
A performer at one of two “living tables” provided wine and ArtiGras beads to guests at The Livery before the party moved next door to Barrel 118. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Sara Thompson Hooper, co-owner of The Artisans Village and Barrel 118, is the driving force behind ArtiGras each year. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Local artist, actor, and musician Anenaca Simpson was among the local talent who helped make ArtiGras a success. IAN TOCHER/Staff
One of two aerial dancers with the Canopy Studio rotated slowly within The Livery. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Barrel 118 was decked out with a distinct New Orleans vibe for the fifth annual ArtiGras Carnival, a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for the arts in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff
The Atlanta-based Bogey & The Viceroy band entertained after dinner, playing a rousing collection of hits from the 1960s to ‘80s that kept the crowd up and dancing. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Local artists were on hand for ArtiGras, creating unique pieces while hundreds of revelers milled about beside them at The Livery. IAN TOCHER/Staff
The fifth annual ArtiGras Carnival, a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for the arts in Eatonton, returned to town Saturday night.
The festivities started at The Artisans Village Livery Studio, which featured sparkling décor, a pair of elaborate “living tables” passing out beads and wine, signature NOLA cocktails, appetizers, aerial dancers, an artist alley featuring live demos and fresh artwork, …
